Boy
Jesus
God is salvation
About Jesus
This name carries immeasurable spiritual and cultural significance, representing perhaps the most recognized name in Western civilization. For many families, particularly within Hispanic and Latino communities, Jesus serves as both a declaration of faith and a connection to cultural identity. The name's pronunciation varies beautifully across languages—the Spanish "hay-SOOS" carries warmth and familiarity throughout Latin America and beyond. Choosing this name reflects deep religious conviction and respect for tradition, honoring the central figure of Christianity while maintaining everyday usability in communities where it's common. Jesus represents humility, compassion, and sacrifice—powerful virtues to associate with a child's identity. While it may seem unusual in some regions, in others it's as familiar as John or Michael, demonstrating how cultural context shapes naming conventions.
Popularity of the Name Jesus
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #413 | |
| 1881 | #675 | |
| 1882 | #503 | |
| 1883 | #541 | |
| 1884 | #587 | |
| 1885 | #511 | |
| 1886 | #561 | |
| 1887 | #442 | |
| 1888 | #423 | |
| 1889 | #699 | |
| 1890 | #703 | |
| 1892 | #659 | |
| 1893 | #633 | |
| 1894 | #578 | |
| 1895 | #497 | |
| 1896 | #432 | |
| 1897 | #533 | |
| 1898 | #462 | |
| 1899 | #421 | |
| 1900 | #297 | |
| 1901 | #355 | |
| 1902 | #466 | |
| 1903 | #478 | |
| 1904 | #290 | |
| 1905 | #255 | |
| 1906 | #314 | |
| 1907 | #287 | |
| 1908 | #258 | |
| 1909 | #272 | |
| 1910 | #286 | |
| 1911 | #298 | |
| 1912 | #299 | |
| 1913 | #344 | |
| 1914 | #328 | |
| 1915 | #342 | |
| 1916 | #320 | |
| 1917 | #315 | |
| 1918 | #281 | |
| 1919 | #253 | |
| 1920 | #238 | |
| 1921 | #247 | |
| 1922 | #234 | |
| 1923 | #211 | |
| 1924 | #209 | |
| 1925 | #192 | |
| 1926 | #197 | |
| 1927 | #195 | |
| 1928 | #184 | |
| 1929 | #181 | |
| 1930 | #186 | |
| 1931 | #205 | |
| 1932 | #203 | |
| 1933 | #226 | |
| 1934 | #224 | |
| 1935 | #233 | |
| 1936 | #240 | |
| 1937 | #233 | |
| 1938 | #250 | |
| 1939 | #251 | |
| 1940 | #255 | |
| 1941 | #268 | |
| 1942 | #246 | |
| 1943 | #250 | |
| 1944 | #242 | |
| 1945 | #211 | |
| 1946 | #226 | |
| 1947 | #233 | |
| 1948 | #220 | |
| 1949 | #231 | |
| 1950 | #235 | |
| 1951 | #230 | |
| 1952 | #234 | |
| 1953 | #234 | |
| 1954 | #245 | |
| 1955 | #241 | |
| 1956 | #249 | |
| 1957 | #257 | |
| 1958 | #264 | |
| 1959 | #264 | |
| 1960 | #262 | |
| 1961 | #250 | |
| 1962 | #239 | |
| 1963 | #241 | |
| 1964 | #228 | |
| 1965 | #229 | |
| 1966 | #209 | |
| 1967 | #203 | |
| 1968 | #192 | |
| 1969 | #191 | |
| 1970 | #185 | |
| 1971 | #170 | |
| 1972 | #161 | |
| 1973 | #142 | |
| 1974 | #133 | |
| 1975 | #134 | |
| 1976 | #129 | |
| 1977 | #132 | |
| 1978 | #124 | |
| 1979 | #112 | |
| 1980 | #110 | |
| 1981 | #108 | |
| 1982 | #111 | |
| 1983 | #108 | |
| 1984 | #109 | |
| 1985 | #108 | |
| 1986 | #109 | |
| 1987 | #104 | |
| 1988 | #104 | |
| 1989 | #103 | |
| 1990 | #90 | |
| 1991 | #80 | |
| 1992 | #78 | #969 |
| 1993 | #80 | #820 |
| 1994 | #79 | |
| 1995 | #76 | |
| 1996 | #74 | #961 |
| 1997 | #71 | |
| 1998 | #76 | |
| 1999 | #70 | |
| 2000 | #76 | |
| 2001 | #66 | |
| 2002 | #66 | |
| 2003 | #67 | |
| 2004 | #70 | |
| 2005 | #73 | |
| 2006 | #74 | |
| 2007 | #77 | |
| 2008 | #79 | |
| 2009 | #78 | |
| 2010 | #92 | |
| 2011 | #93 | |
| 2012 | #101 | |
| 2013 | #107 | |
| 2014 | #111 | |
| 2015 | #129 | |
| 2016 | #134 | |
| 2017 | #144 | |
| 2018 | #148 | |
| 2019 | #155 | |
| 2020 | #169 | |
| 2021 | #170 | |
| 2022 | #166 | |
| 2023 | #172 | |
| 2024 | #164 | |
| 2025 | #173 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Jesus
Names Similar to Jesus
Nicknames for Jesus
- Jess
- Jesse
- Jessie
- Soos
Famous People Named Jesus
| Jesus Christ | Religious figure |
| Jesús Navas | Spanish footballer |
| Jesús Corona | Mexican footballer |
| Jesús Molina | Mexican footballer |
| Jesús Vallejo | Spanish footballer |
| Jesús Alzamora | Peruvian actor |
| Jesús Vázquez | Spanish TV presenter |
| Jesús Castro | Spanish actor |
| Jesús Olmedo | Spanish actor |
| Jesús Adrián Romero | Mexican singer-songwriter |
| Jesús Calleja | Spanish explorer and TV presenter |
| Jesús Dueñas | Mexican footballer |
| Jesús Zavala | Mexican actor |
| Jesús Carroza | Spanish actor |
| Jesús Rodríguez | Mexican racing driver |
| Jesús Arellano | Mexican footballer |
| Jesús López | Mexican boxer |
| Jesús Gómez | Spanish athlete |
| Jesús Gutiérrez | Spanish cyclist |
| Jesús Seade | Mexican economist and diplomat |
Characters Named Jesus
| Jesus Quintana | The Big Lebowski |
| Jesus Velasquez | True Blood |
| Jesus Shuttlesworth | He Got Game |
| Jesus Martinez | The Fast and the Furious |
| Jesus "Soos" Ramirez | Gravity Falls |
| Jesus Jorge Ramirez | Better Call Saul |
| Jesus "Chuy" Rodriguez | The Proud Family |
| Jesus "Chuy" De La Rosa | Vida |
| Jesus Christ | Passion of the Christ |
| Jesus Hernandez | Gotham |
| Jesus "Saves" Shuttlesworth | Semi-Pro |
| Jesus "Jesse" Christo | My Name Is Earl |